Shark attack at Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Shark attack details: Byron Bay, New South Wales, 1981
Date of attack: July 1st 1981
Location: Byron Bay, New South Wales
Shark species: 2.5 m Tiger shark
Name of victim: Warren Rowe
Age of victim: 27 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Surf-skiing
Injury: No injury, ski bitten

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